Porter-Cable CPLDC2540P - Manuals

5- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN RISK TO BREATHING AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO SUPPLY AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. IN ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THISCOMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE FILTERS AND IN-...

6- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN RISK OF BURNS TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS. NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL PARTSON COMPRESSOR DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION. COMPRESSOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES...

7- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATIONAND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR. KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR OF ALL PERSONS, PETS, AND OBSTACLES. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY ...

8- ENG A02231 GLOSSARY Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM : Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery. PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure. Code Certification: Products that bear one or mo...

9- ENG A02231 Accessories for this unit are available at the store the unit was purchased. ACCESSORIES To Add Oil To Pump DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS AIRCOMPRESSOR WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Serious damage can result from even limited operationunless filled with oil and broken in ...

10- ENG A02231 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a shortcircuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This air compressormust be properly grounded. The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a groundi...

12- ENG A02231 OPERATION Know Your Air Compressor READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself withthe location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for futurereference. Description of Operation...

13- ENG A02231 Dipstick : Indicates the amount of oil in the pump, the + mark indicates full and the - mark indicates oil needs tobe added. See Oil paragraphs in the Maintenance sectionfor instructions. Motor Thermal Overload Protector (not shown): The motor has an automatic reset thermal overload p...

14- ENG A02231 How to Start: 1. Turn the On/Auto/Off lever to “AUTO” and allow tank pressure to build.Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches “cut-out” pressure. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure. Whenthe desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock in pla...

15- ENG A02231 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily oraftereachuse Beforeeachuse ● ● ● ● Every8hours Every40hours Every100hours Yearly Every160hours ● ● 1 1- more frequent in dusty or humid conditions Check Safety Valve Drain Tank Oil Leaks Check Oil Change Oil Air Filter NOTE: See “Operation...

16- ENG A02231 5. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve (counter-clockwise) onbottom of tank. Water will condense in the air tank. If not drained, waterwill corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture. 6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve (cloc...

17- ENG A02231 Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads areexposed when filter cover is removed. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing. A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity. Keepthe air filter clean at all time...

18- ENG A02231 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doingMaintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performingany Maintenance or repair, unplug the compressor and bleed off all airpressur...

19- ENG A02231 STORAGE Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and performscheduled maintenance as necessary. 2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to “OFF”. 3. Turn the regulator counterclockwise and set the outl...

20- ENG A02231 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, movingparts or compressed air sources, moving parts or compressed air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attemptingany repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pr...

22- ENG A02231 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will notrun. Fuse blown, circuit breakertripped. 1. Check fuse box for blownfuse and replace asnecessary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not use a fuseor circuit breaker withhigher rating than thatspecified for yourparticular branch circuit. 2. Check for prop...

23- ENG A02231 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Knocking Noise. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manuallyby pulling on ring. If valve stillleaks, it should be replaced. Compressor mountingscrews loose Tighten mounting screws,seeParts manual for torquespecifications. Carbon build-up in p...

LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include aircompressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which...